2. Executive Chef Miguel Valdez Joins 100 Wines: Chef Valdez has left his post at The Red Door in Mission Hills to helm the kitchen at Hillcrest’s 100 Wines. Chef Valdez brings more than a dozen new dishes to the menu with California and Mediterranean flair, as well as an updated brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1027 University Ave., Hillcrest; cohnrestaurants.com

3. URBN St. Brewing Co. Coming To El Cajon: Jon Mangini (of BASIC Urban Kitchen + Bar and URBN Coal Fired Pizza) has joined forces with brewer Callaway Ryan and Executive Chef Alex Carballo to open a 15 barrel brewhouse and restaurant in the heart of El Cajon this April. The URBN beers will also be served at the other brand restaurants and distributed throughout San Diego. 110 N. Magnolia Ave., El Cajon.

4. Alchemy Turns Five: The South Park gem hits the five year mark this month and celebrates by giving back to patrons. Bar snacks will be priced at $5, as well as $5 Tapena wines, $5 Mia wines and $3.50 Societe Brewing Company Harlot drafts all month long. 1503 30th St., South Park. alchemysandiego.com

6. Eddie V’s Opening in The Headquarters: On Thursday, March 6, The Headquarters will welcome Eddie V’s Prime Seafood to the mix, the second San Diego location for the brand. Expect glamorous dining through two levels in a 7,500 square foot space and a V Lounge spotlighting live jazz, classic cocktails and assorted appetizers. The restaurant will be located in the former courthouse section of the building. 789 West Harbor Drive. eddiev.com

7. Oscar’s Mexican Seafood Opens in Hillcrest: The crazy-popular (and Yelp superstar) spot has extended its addictive fish tacos to Hillcrest. Oscar’s already boasts two operating locations in Pacific Beach, with plans to add more in the near future. 646 University Ave., Hillcrest. oscarsmexicanseafood.com